Let's Talk Tech, 28th January 2026, Smart Glasses
2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Online
Let’s Talk Tech, a friendly and informative webinar series for people who are blind or partially sighted covering a wide range of technology topics presented by Gary Eady and Keith Dear from the Technology Team. Whether you are interested in accessible technology, new digital tools or tips for everyday tech use, these sessions are a great way to learn and ask questions.
This month the topic is Smart Glasses and how they can help you. In this session we will discuss and demonstrate the Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses and how they can be used for:

Reading text from documents
Identifying the scene in front of you
Recognising objects
Alternatives to these glasses

To book a place please call our Helpdesk on 01372 377701 or email technology@sightforsurrey.org.uk and state that you would like to join the next Let’s Talk Tech and the subject being covered.

Meet Up Catch Up, Fetcham, 30th January 2026
2026-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, 10A The Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9AZ, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Last Friday of the month, St. Mary’s Church, Fetcham, 10am to 12pm.

Meet Up Catch Up, Godalming, 5th February 2026
2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DY, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Every 1st Thursday of the month, Wilfrid Noyce Centre,10am to 12pm.

Deaf Cafe, Redhill, 10th February 2026
2026-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, RH1 1BP, United Kingdom
Get yourself a cuppa and a cookie and be ready for a catch-up at the Deaf Cafe. Our cafes are run by Cathy, our Deaf Community Coordinator, and bring together the Deaf community in a welcoming and supportive environment.
A variety of speakers and services will be present each month bringing tailored information in British Sign Language (BSL).
BSL Interpreters will also be present.
No need to book just turn up.

Meet Up Catch Up, Oxted, 11th February 2026
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Oxted Library, 12 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, Oxted Library,10am to 12pm.

Deaf Cafe, Woking, 16th February 2026
2026-02-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Woking United Reform Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7HA, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Epsom, 17th February 2026
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Epsom Library, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AG, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Epsom Library 10am to 12pm.

Meet Up Catch Up, New Haw, 18th February 2026
2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | New Haw Library, 28A The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3HA, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, New Haw Library,10am to 12pm.

Meet Up Catch Up, Fetcham, 27th February 2026
2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, 10A The Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9AZ, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Godalming, 5th March 2026
2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DY, United Kingdom

Deaf Cafe, Redhill, 10th March 2026
2026-03-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, RH1 1BP, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Oxted, 11th March 2026
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Oxted Library, 12 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ

Deaf Cafe, Woking, 16th March 2026
2026-03-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Woking United Reform Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7HA, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Epsom, 17th March 2026
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Epsom Library, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AG, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Epsom Library.

Meet Up Catch Up, New Haw, 18th March 2026
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | New Haw Library, 28A The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3HA, United Kingdom

Let's Talk Tech, 25th March 2026 - An Introduction to Windows Screen Readers
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Let’s Talk Tech is a friendly and informative webinar series for people who are blind or partially sighted covering a wide range of technology topics presented by Gary Eady and Keith Dear from the Technology Team. Whether you are interested in accessible technology, new digital tools or tips for everyday tech use, these sessions are a great way to learn and ask questions.
This month the topic is An Introduction to Screen Readers. In this session we will discuss and demonstrate the range of screen reading applications which can be used tin the Windows 11 operating system. These will include:

JAWS
NVDA
SuperNova
Narrator
How Ai screen reader can be used to read text from the screen such as documents, email messages and web pages.

To book a place please call our Helpdesk on 01372 377701 or email technology@sightforsurrey.org.uk and state that you would like to join the next Let’s Talk Tech and the subject being covered.

Meet Up Catch Up, Fetcham, 27th March 2026
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, 10A The Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9AZ, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Godalming, 2nd April 2026
2026-04-02 10:00 | Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DY, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Oxted, 8th April 2026
2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Oxted Library, 12 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ

Deaf Cafe, Redhill, 14th April 2026
2026-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, RH1 1BP, United Kingdom

Breaking Down Barriers, 15th April 2026
2026-04-15 09:30 - 15:30 | Rentwood, School Lane, Fetcham, KT22 9JX, Rentwood, School Lane,, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9JX, United Kingdom
Exploring access, inclusion and support for people in Surrey who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind

A workshop for professionals in Surrey to gain an overview, understanding and appreciation of inclusion, accessibility and independence for and with people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind.
With personal insight into everyday lived experience, its challenges and opportunities, you’ll learn about the practical support available, accessible technology and communications and how we work with adults and children across Surrey.
This workshop will inspire and empower you to become a champion for access and inclusion in Surrey, helping to break down barriers so everyone can embrace an independent life at home, at work and in our communities.

With refreshments on arrival, we will start promptly at 9.30am, ending by 3.30pm.
Programme includes:
– Vision impairment awareness, including a ‘sighted guide’ taster
– Deaf and hard of hearing awareness sessions
– Understanding combined sight and hearing loss and the deafblind experience
– Accessible technology, resources and developments, including equipment demos
– Overcoming barriers to access and inclusion discussion
– The work of Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey
– Light lunch and refreshments.

Previous attendees said:
“It was a great day, I really enjoyed it.”
“Interesting variety of practical as well as informative.”
“Each session was different and the speakers were brilliant.”
“Enjoyable and inclusive training – I could not think of anything that could be improved.”

Meet Up Catch Up, New Haw, 15th April 2026
2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | New Haw Library, 28A The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3HA, United Kingdom

Deaf Cafe, Woking, 20th April 2026
2026-04-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Woking United Reform Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7HA, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Epsom, 21st April 2026
2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Epsom Library, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AG, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Epsom Library. 10am to 12pm.

Meet Up Catch Up, Fetcham, 24th April 2026
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, 10A The Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9AZ, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Godalming, 7th May 2026
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DY, United Kingdom

Deaf Cafe, Redhill, 12th May 2026
2026-05-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, RH1 1BP, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Oxted, 13th May 2026
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Oxted Library, 12 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ

Meet Up Catch Up, Epsom, 19th May 2026
2026-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Epsom Library, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AG, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, New Haw, 20th May 2026
2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | New Haw Library, 28A The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3HA, United Kingdom
